King Charles III wore the historic crown at his coronation
Charles will don the historic headpiece, his lengthy crimson Robe of State and Admiral of the Fleet Royal Naval dress uniform, having travelled in a carriage procession from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords in the Diamond State Coach amid great royal fanfare., wearing the famous George IV State Diadem for the first time, has chosen to re-use her coronation gown, designed by Bruce Oldfield, for her first State Opening as a Queen consort.
The Imperial State Crown, which is kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, is one of the most treasured andFrom the stunning jewels to the family connections, here is everything you need to know about this magnificent crown...Designed for the coronation of King George VI in 1937, the Imperial State Crown is made of gold and is set with over 3,000 diamonds.
and other heavy jewels, saying: "You can't look down to read the speech, you have to take the speech up, because if you did, your neck would break, it would fall off. So there are some disadvantages to crowns, but otherwise they're quite important things."The Imperial State Crown is only worn on special occasions, such as the State Opening of Parliament.
The Imperial State Crown is considered to be one of the most valuable objects in the British royal collection, with an estimated value of several hundred million pounds. However, it is considered to be priceless due to its historical and cultural significance.to receive your weekly dose of royal features and other exclusive content straight to your inbox.
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